*NEWS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY 2018.*

*PUNCH*

CCT rules on Justice Ngwutas trial March 21

Senate, others attack el-Rufais govt over demolition of APC factions HQ

Dana plane overshoots runway in PHarcourt

Oduah shuns fifth EFCC invitation in three years

APC Senate caucus crisis over election timetable deepens

Jonathan gave order for cash delivery to BDC Dudafa

Herdsmen killings: Reps begin probe, propose loans for ranching

Alleged felony: Court orders separate trials for Nnamdi Kanu, co-defendants

Petrol queues, power failure'll persist without adequate pricing

Petrol queues, power failurell persist without adequate pricing

PSP officials arrested for dumping refuse on road

FG must pay subsidy arrears to end fuel scarcity MOMAN

FG must pay subsidy arrears to end fuel scarcity ' MOMAN

SCourt judges now 16 as Ogunbiyi retires

Scarcity: We've imported $5.8bn worth of petrol, says NNPC

Scarcity: Weve imported $5.8bn worth of petrol, says NNPC

FG resolving Apapa gridlock with private sector Osinbajo

BPE probes 52 privatised enterprises for poor performance

*VANGUARD*

S'East governors asked to invest in ranches

3 women sell 2-month-old baby for N300,000

New dividend policy shocks banks as investors lose N100bn in 2 days

High demand for air freshener pitch producers for market share

Tension in Ogoni as MOSOP kicks against resumption of oil exploration

Governor demolishes senator's house

WAFU Women Cup: Super Falcons, Black Queens set to rekindle Nigeria, Ghana rivalry

N'Delta agitators call for halt to cult-related killings

Buhari and Trump: Comparisons, contrasts of Consolers-in-Chief

NB brands sign pact with NFF on 2018 world cup campaign

Uche Okechukwu, others launch football academy

PwC emerges top in Global Brand Index

Abbas calls for Mideast peace conference in rare UN speech

With ITF training and empowerment, 300 youths begin self 'sustaining careers

World Cup: Messi is Argentina's only threat to Eagles ' Siasia

Higher institutions football league starts July

StarTimes records growing demand for daily subscription

I inherited a broke country, says Liberian George Weah

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Fuel crisis: NNPC imports $5.8bn worth of petrol

2019: We've no confidence in INEC 'PDP

49 passengers escape death as Dana plane overshoots runway

LMC too soft on unruly Sunshine Stars

Poll sequence: Senate moves to punish pro-Buhari senators

CCT fixes March 21 to decide Justice Ngwuta's fate

BPE classifies 37% of privatised firms non-performing

BOFIA: Proposed amendments to boost financial system stability

Herdsmen attack: ECOWAS court to hear suit against FG May 31

Electoral Act: Twists and turns of amendment

Eagles must start well in Russia 'Iroha

Nigeria exports N97.24bn liquefied gas to Asia

Piecemeal restructuring won't guarantee true federalism 'Sowunmi

Financials: 33 firms get N461m fines for non'disclosure

New dividend rules: Banks brace for shareholders' wrath

Oil/Gas Games: NNPC, Shell win T/ Tennis team event

Aiteo/NFF Awards: Legends kick as Moses, Oshoala, others win

POLITRICKS: Curing Amosun's favour ahead of 2019

*THISDAY*

NLC: Reflections on 40 Years of Struggle

Dana Aircraft Overshoots Runway, Runs into Bush at Port Harcourt Airport

Review Anti-Open Grazing Law, Osinbajo Committee Tells Ishaku

Buhari: I Have Fulfilled on My Major Promises Daji Sani in Yola with agency report

Underage Voting: PDP Asks INEC Chairman to Sanitise Voter Register or Quit

Ohanaeze Decries EFCC's Charges against Innoson Chairman

Electoral Act: Senator to Face Ethics C'ttee over Comments on Election Order

N5.3bn Fraud: Court Strikes Charges against Ex-Enugu Gov, Nnamani, Others

Bill to Establish Excess Revenue Fund Account Scales Second Reading

Military to Comb Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Taraba for Killer Herdsmen, Says Buratai

Adigun, Omeoga Make History as First Africans to Compete on Ice

Aiteo Thumbs up Eagles World Cup Programme

*THE SUN*

Secret cult: 800 knights re-dedicate selves to Christ in Onitsha

Ukwa communities excited as oil firm builds,hands overbuilding

2019: 'Lady Nwokonneya: Voice for women, youths

Only education can save north -Gov Shettima

Direct flight to The Gambia, others'll boost commerce 'Envoy

Benue/Nasarawa crisis: IGP meets stakeholders in Abuja

Imo guber: All eyes on Okorocha, APC

Pollution, erosion: NEWMAP gives out cooking stoves to Enugu rural dwellers

How poor documentation marred exportation of solid mineral

LMC to honour Udoji on Match day 10

Ezediaro seeks unity, cohesion in Imo APC

Farmer, herdsmen clashes: Taraba suspends grazing law

INEC lacks capacity for credible polls 'Wike

Inaugural lecture: Prof Ngwakwe gives thanks to God

Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria not attractive 'Itsede

Russia 2018: Aiteo hails NFF's World Cup plans

Dickson urges Bayelsans to own state trust fund

Oloyede, JAMB snakes and other Nigerian pythons

*GUARDIAN*

Why Lionel Messi is Mr. Barcelona

Edo government, PDP differ on anti-grazing bill

Infinix treats 20 matched couples from #Findurbae campaign

Harmans House wins Kings College's 98th annual inter-house competition

CBN's tech strategy for 'Anchor Borrowers', cleaner notes

Uche Okechukwu, Ifejiagwa launch football academy

Four matches herald Lagos International Polo Tournament's final week

Group makes case for women, children in Lagos

Rowing, Canoe Federation assures of decent representation at Youth Olympics qualifiers

SON commences nationwide destruction of substandard tyres

*DAILY TRUST*

Security and safety issues at airports

El-Rufais suspension a nullity Kaduna APC

Chairmanship tussle: CRiver APC may hold congress Feb 24

UPDATED: Kaduna APC parallel secretariat demolished

Ekiti: Political bigwigs in uproar over 2019 choice

My husband poisoned me to abort my pregnancy Wife

Nigeria to host Africa, MEast traffic controllers

Seamless air connectivity will fast-track dev in west Africa

36 years after, full irrigation activities yet to pick up at Iseyin dam

Infinity Group launches solar-powered service centre

Football is more than a religion in Nigeria, FIFA president says

Kebbi, Daily Trust to hold agric exhibition/interactive forum for farmers

Nigeria imported 17.3bn litres of petrol in 2017- NBS

Football match abandoned in Brazil after 10 red cards

No PSG move for Manchester United star

Osinbajo tasks BOI loan beneficiaries on repayment

League one Wigan kick Manchester City out of FA Cup

Forex, others delay privatisation of $5.7bn NIPP GenCos

INTELs admits 125 women from 700 applications for empowerment

Barca visit presents stage Conte craves

*TRIBUNE*

CBN donates palm oil, cassava processing mills to Ajibode community

More newborns dying in West, Central Africa 'UNICEF

Why we demolished factional APC secretariat 'Kaduna govt

Lagos to deliver 472 units Ilubirin housing scheme next year

BASG, PCNE offer free medical treatment

Azikel Refinery: NNPC GMD calls for encouragement, lauds Dr Eruani

Herdsmen Menace: Top military brass, govs, powerful Nigerians, owners of cattle 'Osun govt

Minister to media: Don't allow those who destroyed Nigeria to pose as saviours

Chief of army staff in Benue promises early restoration of peace

Kebbi first lady laments 6 million out-of-school girls

NSCDC shoots community vigilance team member at Ikarama, Bayelsa

Ohanaeze Ndigbo faults court action against chairman of Innoson group, Chukwuma

Osun legislature to give speedy passage to 'Not Too Young To Run Bill

Anambra central: Special panel of Justices begin sitting on Okonkwo's appeal

EFCC's change of counsel stalls trial of Judge accused of corruption

Anglican church denies irregularities at election of Lagos diocesan bishop

Anambra community declares war on cultism, as lives of people are threatened

Nigerian Airforce to establish base in Nasarawa, deploy 150 forces

PCNI donates healthcare facilities to Bama General hospital

IBB, Saraki to FRSC: Brace up for challenges ahead

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Yola agog ahead of President Buhari's visit

*BLUE PRINT*

Why Nigeria's real estate is looking up

NNPC to build affordable house for staff

Lagos develops e-real estate litigation system

2018: Stakeholders predict boom for real estate

Gombe 2019: APC group calls SunTrust CEO to run

Quit Senate for Akanle, Kogi West youths tell Melaye

Umahi tasks Ebonyi NASS members on leadership

Okene oil merchant abducted, masquerade, 2 others killed

Gombe DPR impounds 5 vehicles for reconstructing fuel tanks

WHO donates N8.4m facilities for disease surveillance in Jigawa

Ortom, Suswam reconcile

2019: Youth coalition touts Hagher for president

Herdsmen/farmers: Osun govt suggests traditional way of settlement

NPS to equip officers for effective patrols

NESREA, Interpol to tackle environmental crimes

Military lauds AEPB on environmental cleanliness

El-Rufai appoints Umma Aboki, Aisha Bala to head KADIPA, KADSTRA

Electricity bill: Gwandu Emir endorses mass disconnection of defaulters

*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Lagos Gov't Appeals To Residents On Increasing Heaps Of Refuse In State

Update: Father Of Boy Smuggled Into Spain In Suitcase Walks Free

Nigerian Supreme Court Judge Accused Of Corruption Knows Fate March 21

Nigerian Court Orders Separate Trial For Elusive Leader Of Secessionist Group

Nigeria's Federal Universities' Non Academic Staff Vow to Continue With Strike

Former Aide Says Dollars Paid Into Ex-First Lady's Accounts Were Given By Ex-President Jonathan

Dana Aircraft Overshoots runway in Port Harcourt

Ex- University Union Chief To Sue Lagos Police Commissioner Over Arrest

We Paid DSS, Others N1m To Clear 661 Guns, Suspect Alleges

Judges, The Law And Our Democracy By Reuben Abati

Edo Youth, Police Clash: Army Commander And More Policemen Testify At Panel Hearing

Lagos Police Chief Promises End To Abuse of Citizens By Officers

Zimbabwe Declares Robert Mugabe's Birthday Public Holiday

Buhari Dumped My Husband After 2015 APC Victory- Oluremi Tinubu

Police Warn Enugu Residents Against Bank Fraud

Father Of Boy Smuggled Into Spain In Suitcase On Trial

Court Strikes Out Corruption Charges Against Former Governor

BREAKING: Security Operative Foils Suicide Bomb Attack, Kills Bomber

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Suspends Akure Airport Security Head Over Cows Invasion Of Runway

Boko Haram Leader, Shekau, Escapes Nigerian Army Arrest - BBC

Malabu: Why I Advised Buhari To Stop Adoke's Trial, Says Malami

*PREMIUM TIMES*

Buhari delighted with anti-corruption campaign by states

Champions League: Messi breaks jinx as Barcelona hold Chelsea

VIDEO: 70 per cent of Nigeria's foreign missions are under funded ' Senator Sani

NAHCON refunds N820 million to Hajj 2017 pilgrims

Emir Sanusi gets new appointment

Man accuses wife of being pregnant for boyfriend, seeks divorce

Kaduna initiates Fellows Programme to empower youth

Yobe attack: 'Many girls are missing' ' Escapee schoolgirl

Taraba govt agrees to review anti-open grazing law ' Governors

What we are doing to resolve herdsmen / farmers clashes ' Osinbajo

OAU striking staff shut school down again

Petroleum Summit: Pricing major issue affecting oil industry ' Kachikwu

How Ex-NIMASA DG, others allegedly diverted project funds ' Witness

Revitalise PHCs across Nigeria, Senate urges Nigerian govt

Chelsea, Barcelona in another epic Champions League clash (LIVE UPDATES)

Chelsea vs Barcelona: Five duels to watch

Lufthansa reacts to Abuja-Frankfurt flight incident

Senate wants drug rehabilitation centres in all LGA

Nigeria Supreme Court judge accused of corruption to know fate March 21

INEC can't conduct credible polls ' Governor Wike

Nigerian govt., medical doctors disagree on implementation of National Health Act

*BUSINESSDAY*

US-based P.E firm Milost said eyeing Unity Bank

FIBusinessDay 21 Feb 2018

BusinessDay 21 Feb 2018

Nigerian federalism was neither accidental nor arbitrary

GenCos fret over FG's inclusion of Azura IPP in N701bn power guarantee

Analysts dispel fears over CBN's circular on Capital Generation, Dividend Payout Ratio

CBN extends CACS to non interest financial institutions.                       

GOD BLESS NIGERIA